The Oakdale Planning Commission voted on two residential development proposals Wednesday evening, recommending approval for one project while rejecting another amid significant community opposition.

The commission voted against recommending the Oak Dale Glenn development, a 32-home subdivision proposed by Central Homes on 13 acres at 7491 Stillwater Boulevard North. The project would have required rezoning from R2 to R3 to allow 50-foot-wide lots instead of the standard 80-foot requirement. Residents packed the meeting room to voice concerns about lot size compatibility with existing neighborhoods and potential impacts on property values and privacy.

In contrast, the commission approved a recommendation for Ninth Street Landing, a five-home development by Prelude Homes and Services on six acres at 7303 10th Street North. Developer Phil Domer emphasized the project's environmental benefits, including dedicating nearly four acres of wetland to the city and closing a problematic access point on busy 10th Street. The development would use a new access via Upper 9th Street, serving only the five new homes.

Both projects now proceed to the City Council, tentatively scheduled for consideration on August 26. The R3 zoning designation allows smaller lot widths but maintains single-family home requirements under the city's comprehensive plan guidance.

The Planning Commission's next meeting is scheduled for September 4, according to city staff.